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Marbled Juniper Teacake

A tender lemon-and-juniper butter teacake with a cocoa-marbled crumb, baked in a loaf tin until a skewer comes out clean.

65 minutes
Serves 8
Dessert
23 min prep
36 min cook

Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a loaf tin.

  2. 2

    Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time.

  4. 4

    Fold in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, then stir through the lemon zest and crushed juniper.

  5. 5

    Spoon half the batter into the tin, whisk the cocoa into the remaining batter, then spoon it over and swirl with a knife to marble.

  6. 6

    Bake for about 45 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean; cool before slicing.

Listahan Family Score™

66/100

Works for many families

66
Allergen-friendly 70
Kid-friendly 55
Weeknight-easy 54
Budget-friendly 86
Great leftovers 87
Pantry-friendly 54

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Nutrition

per serving

390

Calories

6 g

Protein

48 g

Carbs

20 g

Fat

Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.

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